4,199 children in Exeter join WWF’s Earth Hour
4,199 pupils across 14 schools in the Exeter area have already signed up to support WWF’s Earth Hour.
In fact, in the last five years alone, over two million pupils aged 7 to 14 across the UK have taken part in the world’s largest demonstration of support for action on climate change.
With more schools than ever before getting involved this year, including St Sidwell's CE Primary School & Nursery, The Maynard School and Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, the 10th anniversary of Earth Hour is set to be the biggest yet.
Each year, millions of people around the world come together to call for action to protect our brilliant planet. Last year a record 178 countries took part and iconic landmarks across the UK switched out their lights, from Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, to Brighton Pier and Edinburgh Castle. This year is set to be the biggest yet as it’s the 10 year anniversary of Earth Hour.
With 2016 breaking temperature records for the third consecutive year, it’s never been more important to tackle climate change. Across the country, WWF is encouraging schools to take part in Earth Hour. It has created a ‘60 ways to celebrate Earth Hour’ resources pack that includes activities such as:
· Globe trotting map races
· Quizzes by torchlight
· Shadow puppet ‘theatre’ performances
· Earth Hour story dens
“Earth Hour is a brilliant opportunity for children to learn more about climate change and how it’s impacting our planet, but more importantly what they can do to help tackle it,” said Cherry Dugan, Head of Schools and Youth at WWF-UK. “This year we want to inspire and equip even more young people to show they care about the planet and want action on climate change. That’s why we’re calling on the young people across the UK to get involved in Earth Hour– whether that’s at school or with family and friends.”
Anyone can take part in Earth Hour by signing up at wwf.org.uk/2017earthhour and downloading resources for use at home, at school or at work.
